ok, so I jhust made this thread, but my internet connection is being stupid recently so long story short:

I need to clean out all of my engine bay, what do I need to cover up to not get water on? I'm covering my CAI filter obviously. what else should I cover? alternator? fuse box? any specific wiring? thanks guys

 

you getting it steamed? I wanted to do that.

 

You would want to cover up your intake filter, distributor cap. Just take a plastic bag and do that. As far as the fues box goes, you should be ok if you don’t spray it directly with the water. I have a steam cleaner, and pressure washer at home, and I do it ever so often to keep it chean when I pop my hood. Things to use if "Gunk" from any auto parts store, and simple green. You can use what ever you want, but make sure its save on paint and rubber. Happy cleaning!

 

Basically all the electric parts.

Get a rag; bottle of simple green or engine degreaser; and a spray bottle filled with water. They work best when DIY.

 

Thats how I cleaned my engine cover, simple green. That stuff is awesom.

 

problem is that there is a crapload of dirt and junk from the road because I had driven in the rain and snow withoutthe plastic undercariage thing on. so h pretty much have to spray it down to get all that shit outta there.

 

You can pressure wash it or hose it down. But make sure that you cover all the electrical components and lines.

 

that will take 30 minutes alo9ne. there are a crapload of wires in there, and I have to cover every single one? screw that, I'll just do it little by little with the spray bottles.

 

simple green is the SHIT

 

i do it on a bright and sunny day that i know i won't have to drive. start early, when the engine is cold. carefully wet the engine, and go to town w/ simple green. just spray spray spray.... let it sit for a while and raise off. then i leave the hood open for the rest of the day to let it dry. spray armorall on all the vinyl piece and start up the car w/ the hood closed. baked it for about 5 mins. nice and shiney afterward

 

everything under the hood is designed to be semi-waterproof..............as long as you just quickly rinse it down under the hood, you really shouldnt have a problem with any water related damage.

(that doesnt always apply to aftermarket parts tho...........)

 

watch out for wires and intakes